175 Quotes by Nicola Yoon

It takes three years Natasha's natural hair to grow in fully. She doesn't do it to make a political statement. In fact, she liked having her hair straight. In the future, she may mike it straight again. She does it because she wants to try something new. She does it simply because it looks beautiful.

Maybe growing up means disappointing the people we love.

For most immigrants, moving to the new country is an act of faith. Even if you've heard stories of safety, opportunity, and prosperity, it's still a leap to remove yourself from your own language, people, and country. Your own history. What if the stories weren't true? What if you couldn't adapt? What if you weren't wanted in the new country?

It's one of the things I like most about New York City. It deflects any attempts you make to lie to yourself.

We are joined and I know all of the secrets of the universe.

It's not up to you to help other people fit you into a box.

Madeline: You didn’t write to me either. Olly: you didn’t want me to Madeline:... Olly: does the ellipsis mean we’re having an awkward silence or that you’re thinking?

I'm trying to see Olly in his darkened room when the Bundt leaps from the sill and plunges to the ground. I gasp. Did the cake just commit suicide?

Flowers for Algernon again? she asks. Doesn't that book always make you cry?One day it won't, I say. I want to be sure to be reading it on that day.